Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Provider at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

The association leads in average 190 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries - in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Provider

Location: Maiduguri, Borno - with frequent travel in Borno State
Under the direct supervision of: CMAM Supervisor

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the CMAM supervisor, The CMAM provider will directly undertake all CMAM Activities at the site; Screening at site, admission, Record keeping, discharge, distribution etc

Responsibilities and Tasks
Project Activity implementation:

• S/he will be responsible for Nutrition Education at CMAM site.
• S/he will conduct CMAM activites at the site; screening at site, admission, Record keeping, discharge, distribution and beneficiary review.
• In Liaison with his/her supervisor, s/he will review beneficiary progress and determine cases for refferals, re-admission or Discharge.
• S/he will generate lists for follow-ups and share/discuss with outreach teams for follow-up.
• S/he will be responsiible for project beneficairy sensitization and advise on IYCF and RUTF/RUSF use at CMAM sites.
• Any other Duty as may be required by the supervisor.

Collaboration in the communities:

• S/he will help nurture good collaboration between PUI and local community leaders
• Act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities
• Help to ensure that beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.
• Act as a liaison with the beneficiaries, in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activity

Communication and Reporting:

• Data collection and timely report compilation and submission
• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, PUI programs, or safety aspects
• Address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members and tell the line supervisor.
• Represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty.
• S/he will help collect and Compile data, pictures and information from the field to present weekly internal reports to the livelihood supervisor
• S/he will help to Present weekly achievements, problems encountered and suggestion to improve the project implementation.
• S/he will help strengthen the Organization’s community Feedback and complains system.
• Participate in assesments as may be required by the supervisor

Logistic & administration:

• Contribute to logistical and administrative organization of the activities
• Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• Ensure the safety and good condition of all material provided by PUI

Required Skills

• Language skills: Fluent in English, and Local Dialects: Hausa and Kanuri
• Education Degree: Certificate in a Health related discipline or certificate of secondary education with at least 3 years experience in CMAM activities.
• Work experience: At least 2 years experience in CMAM.
• Demonstrated understanding of infant and Young Child Nutrition
• Worked in CMAM activities.
• Previous experience with NGO is required.
• Experience in MOH systems and structure.
• Previous experience in Food Security programs.
• Previous experience in Humanitarian assessment, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent Field work skills.
• Trained on CMAM and IYCN.
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles.
• Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally.
• Excellent Teamwork skills.
• Stress Management and flexibility.
• Strong Negotiator, Diplomatic and with problem solving skills.
• Rigor and organization.
• Honesty

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the following Documents below to: [email protected]

Applications should include the following documents:

• Updated CV,
• Letter of motivation,
• Copy of work certificates,
• Copy of relevant certificates
• Reference contacts.

Note:

• The position must be clearly indicated on the e-mail subject.
• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.